Real Madridvs.Atletico

Robin Le Normand is out of the match through suspension, but Pablo Barrios is back training with the group after a recent issue, and Diego Simeone's side have no other fitness concerns at this moment in time.

Simeone will make changes to the side that started the 5-0 success over Getafe in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday night, with Jan Oblak preparing to return between the sticks, while Clement Lenglet, Marcos Llorente and Conor Gallagher should also be introduced.

Alexander Sorloth has scored 11 times for Atletico this season, including one off the bench against Getafe.

However, the summer arrival is expected to start on the bench on Saturday, with Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez featuring as the front two in a 4-4-2 formation.

Javi Galan is expected to be given the nod at left-back despite Cesar Azpilicueta and Samuel Lino being options in that area, while the latter will also be in Simeone's thoughts for the left-sided midfield role.

Rodrigo De Paul missed out against Mallorca in La Liga last weekend through suspension, but the midfielder is back in the fold for this match and is set to feature in the middle alongside fit-again Barrios.

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup: Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann

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Matt Law